The
predominant concerns of my work are the subjective nature of memory, the
situational interpretation of identity, and
the psychological dynamics inherent in personal relationships.I am interested in creating images that evoke
a mood, and suggest a narrative, but do not dictate a singular, literal apprehension
of that narrative.

My pieces, which include paintings
and works on paper in a variety of media, often start with photographs of my
family, and of locations from my childhood, as their initial reference
source.Sections of my reference photos are
edited, reconfigured, and reinterpreted to create new images.This process begins intuitively.Choice of color is often expressive, rather
than naturalistic, to steer a viewer toward an emotional tone or mood.Handling
of mark may be gestural, or transparent in certain areas of a composition, while
more deliberately rendered, or opaque in others to accentuate particular visual
information.Titles for most pieces are created
with an intent to influence possible interpretation.These formal decisions are meant to encourage
contemplation of the work, rather than to define its uncompounded meaning.

A memory of
an event can sometimes differ from its recording, as preserved through
photographic means. I find that memory is shifting and ambiguous, as the significance
of past events can alter through the filter of hindsight.A joyful occasion may be tinged with sadness
upon closer examination of its context.A
similar sort of ambiguity frequently persists in ongoing relationships.Love may coexist with resentment, for example.As I explore this ambivalence from an
autobiographical point of view, I hope to create images that can be seen as
metaphor, resonant with a more universal experience, while remaining personal
and specific, as well.